Yearly Archives: 2026
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California doesn’t need new age restrictions on social media
Instead of passing heavy-handed legislation, California should empower parents to use available tools to keep their kids safe online.
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Why restricting institutional investors won’t fix housing affordability
The primary cause of housing affordability problems is local government restrictions on housing supply.
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The App Store Accountability Act sacrifices privacy and free speech to give parents a false sense of safety
The act would create a false sense of safety and ease while generating real privacy, security, and First Amendment concerns for all Americans.
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Oklahoma House Bill 3313 advances retirement goals of government employees
The bill would significantly improve the retirement security of Oklahoma’s public workers and bring the plan up to minimum industry standards.
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Surface Transportation News: Can central planning revitalize U.S. shipbuilding?
Plus: NTSB identifies the most vulnerable large bridges, populist attack on potential California road charges, and more.
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Maryland can improve upon its proposal for a mileage-based user fee program
Maryland has a major transportation funding shortfall, and mileage-based user fees are one potential solution.
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Washington House Bill 2034 redirects pension funds for non-pension spending
Redirecting billions in surplus police pension assets to non-pension projects goes against the purpose of these funds.
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Psychedelics Policy Newsletter: States pursue psilocybin expansion, Trump administration denies drug fast-tracking, and more
Plus: The Drug Enforcement Administration increases psychedelics legal production quota.
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Senate Bill 6129 would undermine tobacco harm reduction in Washington
Senate Bill 6129 would effectively undermine the financial incentives that could encourage Washington's smokers to switch to safer nicotine alternatives.
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Kentucky House Bill 774 would provide reliable information about fines and fees
Transparency is a precondition for sound criminal justice policy, and House Bill 774 represents a meaningful step toward that goal.
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Michigan’s “Kids Over Clicks” bills would replace parental oversight with government rules
The “Kids Over Clicks” package would create a vast web of regulatory controls that would degrade the overall user experience online.
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How to improve the federal mileage-based user fee grant program
Congress should build upon its past work of supporting propulsion-neutral alternatives to fuel taxes.
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State psychedelics legalization and policy roundup — March 2026
Iowa considers psilocybin regulation, Missouri introduces legislation that would allow psilocybin as a treatment for veterans with PTSD, and more.
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Maryland House Bill 1295 establishes a balanced policy for automated driving systems
Maryland House Bill 1295 takes an appropriate approach to enabling access to this safety-enhancing technology.
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Minnesota House File 3513 strikes an appropriate balance on autonomous vehicle regulation
House File 3513 would enable better access to this safety-enhancing technology in Minnesota.
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Senate Bill 909 would improve the safe deployment of autonomous vehicles in Maryland
The legislation would create statewide rules for fully autonomous vehicles while aligning Maryland’s policy with established national safety standards.
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Technology can help shift overdose prevention and response to more effective harm-reduction strategies
As technology begins to enter harm-reduction settings, it brings real potential to expand access and improve overdose response.
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Improving educational opportunity through Maryland Senate Bill 350
This bill would empower families to match their children with schools that best fit their needs, expanding educational opportunities for Maryland's students.
